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The Musical Zoo Trivia Quiz

Twenty questions about rock songs which have an animal in their title.

A multiple-choice quiz by anthonyrock. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
anthonyrock

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,239

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
677

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Question 1 of 20

1. Who sang "Wild Horses" in 1971? Hint

The Rolling Stones

The Moody Blues

Led Zeppelin

The Who

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Question 2 of 20

2. "I Am the Walrus" was released as a b-side in 1967 by which famous band? Hint

The Beatles

The Small Faces

The Kinks

Led Zeppelin

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Question 3 of 20

3. "Diamond Dogs" is the title track of a concept album issued in 1974. The title track was the second single issued from this album. Who was the artist? Hint

Jack Bruce

Elton John

David Bowie

Billy Joel

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Question 4 of 20

4. Pink Floyd released their album "Animals" in 1977. Which of the following animals does not feature in the track listing? Hint

Cows

Dogs

Sheep

Pigs

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Question 5 of 20

5. "Eye of the Tiger" is a famous tune by the rock group Survivor. In which of the "Rocky" movies was it used as part of the soundtrack? Hint

Rocky I

Rocky III

Rocky II

Rocky IV

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Question 6 of 20

6. Who was the singer-songwriter who had a hit with "Year of the Cat" in 1976? Hint

Al Stewart

Neil Young

Tom Petty

Bruce Springsteen

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Question 7 of 20

7. Which Beatle released a solo single called "Cold Turkey" in 1969? Hint

John Lennon

George Harrison

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

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Question 8 of 20

8. Deep Purple released their fourth studio album called "Deep Purple in Rock" in 1970. One of the tracks was called "Flight of the ________"

Answer: ( a three letter animal)

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who had his first number one hit-single in the US with "Crocodile Rock"? Hint

Elvis Costello

Billy Joel

Elton John

Billy Idol

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Question 10 of 20

10. Although not released as a single the song "Boris the Spider" became a classic Who song, and was regularly performed during live shows. Who composed the song? Hint

Pete Townshend

John Entwistle

Roger Daltrey

Keith Moon

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Question 11 of 20

11. In 1967 "White Rabbit" was a top ten hit on the Billboard 100 for "Jefferson Airplane". Who was the female singer who wrote and sang this song? Hint

Janis Joplin

Grace Slick

Carole King

Tina Turner

12. It is incredible to think that Meat Loaf and Steinman had great difficulty in finding a record company willing to record their 1977 album. This classic album has sold over 34 million copies worldwide. Which flying animal completes the title of the album "______ Out of Hell"?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 13 of 20

13. Them Crooked Vultures released their self-titled debut album in 2009 selling 70000 copies in the US during the first week. The group was made up of Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones. Which of the following is a song that features on the album? Hint

Lions

Tigers

Giraffes

Elephants

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Question 14 of 20

14. Adam and the Ants released their album "Kings of the Wild Frontier" in 1980. The first single to be released was the title track, and the second single was called "Dog Eat Dog". What was the third single released from this album called? Hint

Antmusic

Antbeat

Antdance

Antwork

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Question 15 of 20

15. Yes released their ninth album "Tormato" in 1978. Although the album made the top ten in both the UK and the US, it received unfavourable reviews and even the band members were not too happy with it. Complete the name of one of the tracks to feature on this album: "Don't Kill the _______".

Answer: (A sea mammal)

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Question 16 of 20

16. "Cat Scratch Fever" is the title track of a 1977 album. It was also released as a single. Which hard rock guitarist released this track and album? Hint

Ted Nugent

Joe Satriani

Pat Travers

Steve Vai

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Question 17 of 20

17. "Monkey Business" was the first single to be issued from the album "Slave to the Grind". The single was released in 1991 and is one of the best known songs of this band. But what is the name of this band? Hint

Bon Jovi

Skid Row

Quiet Riot

Soundgarden

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Question 18 of 20

18. Originally called "Desert Song", the classic single "A Horse with No Name" was a number hit in the US. Who sang this song? Hint

America

Camel

Supertramp

Alabama

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Question 19 of 20

19. The Shadows had numerous instrumental hits in the UK in the sixties including the number one hits "Apache", "Kon-Tiki" and "Wonderful Land". Which fish lent its name to a top twenty hit (in the UK) for this group in 1965? Hint

Tuna

Shark

Stingray

Barracuda

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Question 20 of 20

20. It is befitting to end this quiz with a song entitled "The Zoo". The song was released as a single in 1980 and was taken from an album called "Animal Magnetism". Which European heavy metal band released this single? Hint

Scorpions

Krokus

Iron Maiden

Judas Priest

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who sang "Wild Horses" in 1971?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

A classic Stones song written by Jagger/Richards. The single is taken from the album "Sticky Fingers". As a single it was released in the US only and just managed to make the top 30 in the Billboard Hot Hundred chart peaking at number 28.

2. "I Am the Walrus" was released as a b-side in 1967 by which famous band?

Answer: The Beatles

The song was the b-side to the single "Hello, Goodbye". The song has been covered by other groups and singers. I recommend Spooky Tooth's version on their 1970 album "The Last Puff".

3. "Diamond Dogs" is the title track of a concept album issued in 1974. The title track was the second single issued from this album. Who was the artist?

Answer: David Bowie

"Diamond Dogs" was David Bowie's eighth studio album. The album received gold certification in both the US and the UK. In the UK it reached the number one spot on the album charts.

4. Pink Floyd released their album "Animals" in 1977. Which of the following animals does not feature in the track listing?

Answer: Cows

The album contained five songs: "Dogs"; "Sheep" and three other songs which have pigs in their title: "Pigs on the Wing" (Part One & Part Two) and "Pigs (Three Different Ones)".

5. "Eye of the Tiger" is a famous tune by the rock group Survivor. In which of the "Rocky" movies was it used as part of the soundtrack?

Answer: Rocky III

The song was also used in a film of the same name released in 1986. Survivor also had another hit song, "Burning Heart", which was part of the "Rocky IV" soundtrack.

6. Who was the singer-songwriter who had a hit with "Year of the Cat" in 1976?

Answer: Al Stewart

The song was also the title track of the album released in 1976. The album version is longer with a more intricate instrumental part. The single peaked at number eight on the US hot 100.

7. Which Beatle released a solo single called "Cold Turkey" in 1969?

Answer: John Lennon

"Cold Turkey" was the second solo single to be released by Lennon. The single features Eric Clapton on guitar and Ringo Starr on drums.

8. Deep Purple released their fourth studio album called "Deep Purple in Rock" in 1970. One of the tracks was called "Flight of the ________"

Answer: Rat

This album was the first to feature Ian Gillan on vocals and Roger Glover on bass. They had replaced Rod Evans and Nick Simper.

9. Who had his first number one hit-single in the US with "Crocodile Rock"?

Answer: Elton John

The song, written by the tandem Elton John/Bernie Taupin is included on the 1973 album "Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player". The single, which was released in 1972, reached the top spot in the US on the 3rd February 1973 and stayed there for three weeks.

10. Although not released as a single the song "Boris the Spider" became a classic Who song, and was regularly performed during live shows. Who composed the song?

Answer: John Entwistle

The song appears on the album "A Quick One" released by The Who in 1966. It is said to be Entwistle's first composition. Entwistle was the bassist of the group. Nicknamed "The Ox", he died on 27 June 2002.

11. In 1967 "White Rabbit" was a top ten hit on the Billboard 100 for "Jefferson Airplane". Who was the female singer who wrote and sang this song?

Answer: Grace Slick

Grace Slick had written this song when she was still a member of The Great Society. When this group disbanded she was asked to join Jefferson Airplane to replace Signe Toly Anderson who had left the group due the birth of her child. Slick contributed two great songs on the album "Surrealistic Pillow" from her previous group: "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love".

Answer: Bat

It was legendary producer and musician Todd Rundgren who was willing to take on the project. It is said that he practically paid for the project himself.

Answer: Elephants

"Elephants" is song number five on the album and clocks in at six minutes fifty seconds.

Answer: Antmusic

"Antmusic" reached number two on the UK single charts. Adam and the Ants were popular in the late seventies and early eighties and bridged the transition from the Punk movement to the New Wave era.

Answer: Whale

"Don't Kill the Whale" was also released as a single. The album featured Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman together for the last time in the studio before Yes disbanded in 1981. Jon Anderson returned in 1983 for the "90125" album while Wakeman returned in 1990....and left and rejoined....

16. "Cat Scratch Fever" is the title track of a 1977 album. It was also released as a single. Which hard rock guitarist released this track and album?

Answer: Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent was the lead guitarist in The Amboy Dukes before embarking on a solo career. He also formed part of supergoups Damnocracy and Damn Yankees. "Cat Scratch Fever" remains one of his most famous songs.

Answer: Skid Row

The song was written by Rachel Bolan and Dave Sabo who played bass and guitar respectively. The song charted at Number 19 in the UK chart singles.

18. Originally called "Desert Song", the classic single "A Horse with No Name" was a number hit in the US. Who sang this song?

Answer: America

Controversy surrounded this song, although this has not done any harm to its lasting popularity. The single was banned in some places because of its supposed drug references. Also controversial was the similarity between the song and some of Neil Young's work.

The song was criticised for its banal lyrics but, if you, like millions all over the world, like this song, then who's complaining?

Answer: Stingray

Although the song was not as big a hit as the other songs mentioned above, the song is unusual as Hank Marvin (the group's leader) uses a six-string bass and a twelve string guitar on this song.

Answer: Scorpions

Ironically the song is not about animals but about a street in New York referred to humorously as "the zoo". The song is a heavy metal classic and an unplugged version can also be heard on the band's 2001 album "Acoustica".

Source: Author anthonyrock

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